Yearbook of Lettering #2

Yearbook of Lettering #2

Published by Slanted Publishers, 2025
Designed by Lars Harmsen (CD) and Linus Haug (AD)
272 pages, 16 × 24 cm, english
Facts
Managing editor: Linus Haug, graphic design & editing: Juliane Lipp, Samira Niedermayer, cover artwork by “Xesta” Hugo Moura, xestastudio.com, printing: Full color, Offset printing, Stiff brochure, thread-stiching
ISBN: 978-3-948440-92-3

Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Yearbook of Lettering #2 brings the global lettering scene to life like never before. From elegant calligraphy and expressive hand lettering to bold graffiti, street art, and dynamic 3D-lettering, this volume celebrates the creativity, diversity, and energy shaping contemporary lettering today.

The book is organized into clearly …

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Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Yearbook of Lettering #2 brings the global lettering scene to life like never before. From elegant calligraphy and expressive hand lettering to bold graffiti, street art, and dynamic 3D-lettering, this volume celebrates the creativity, diversity, and energy shaping contemporary lettering today.

The book is organized into clearly defined sections to showcase the full spectrum of contemporary lettering:

Ambassadors — in-depth interviews and works from leading figures such as “Tyrsa” Alexis Taïeb, Ying Chang, Ken Barber, Ruben Malayan, Tina Touli, Carmi Grau, Abdelrahman Barakat, and Dave Towers.

Artists — 90 outstanding artists from 31 countries, with generous space for their work spanning calligraphy, hand lettering, graffiti, street art, and 3D-lettering.

Findings — 216 selected works from Instagram, compactly presented to highlight the incredible diversity of today’s lettering community.

Index — comprehensive artist information from A to Z, including bios, style descriptions, materials used, and contact details.

Yearbook of Lettering #2 is both an inspirational showcase and a practical guide for designers, agencies, and lettering enthusiasts worldwide. Explore the stories, techniques, and personalities that make contemporary lettering such a dynamic and ever-evolving field.

 

A book whose cover by Hugo Moura impressed us from the very first moment and which perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Slanted Publishers.
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